HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-24 WC Perpetual Contract 4200 - Osgood & 62nd St. Traffic Control Signal InstallationNOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
WASHINGTON COUNTY
CONTRACT NO. 0
DEPT. Transportation & Physical Development
DIVISION Transportation
TERM Signature - Perpetual
WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON, THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS, AND THE CITY OF STILLWATER FOR
MAINTENANCE OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
OSGOOD AVENUE (CSAH 24) AND 62 STREET NORTH IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS AND
STILLWATER
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the County of Washington, a political
subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and the Cities of Oak
Park Heights and Stillwater, Minnesota, municipal corporations, hereinafter referred to as the "Cities ";
WHEREAS, it has been determined to install a traffic control signal at the intersection of Osgood
Avenue (CSAH 24) and 62nd Street North, and;
WHEREAS, the County and Cities will share in the maintenance costs of the traffic control signal as
hereinafter set forth;
1. The County shall install or cause the installation of an actuated traffic control signal with
overhead signal indications and pedestrian indications at Osgood Avenue (CSAH 24) and 62
Street North in the Cities.
2 The County shall install or cause the installation of two new intersection luminaires (overhead
street lights), both of which shall utilize "full cut -off" lighting design.
3. The County shall install or cause the installation of crosswalks along the west (crossing north-
south) and north (crossing east -west) sides of the intersection and include pedestrian push-
buttons for these crossings. When construction of additional sidewalks occurs in the southeast
quadrant of the intersection, the County will install a similar pedestrian crossing along the south
(crossing east -west) and east (crossing north- south) sides of the intersection.
4 If requested by a city, the County shall allow an upsize in the signal service cabinet and the
service power feed to accommodate a separate additional street lighting circuit for up to seven
additional street lights. The requesting city shall be responsible for paying for this circuit and
costs associated with the increased cabinet size and upsized service power feed.
5. If requested by a city, the County shall permit at no additional cost to the Cities, the installation
of conduits to be placed under the street for future lighting systems. The requesting city will be
responsible for paying for their own additional costs associated with the installation of such
conduits.
6. The Cities shall be responsible for paying for the monthly electrical power costs to operate the
signal system, with Oak Park Heights responsible for 50% and Stillwater responsible for 50 %.
7. The County shall install, maintain, and keep in repair the Emergency Vehicle Preemption
System. Such systems shall be fully compatible with the Cities' emergency service delivery
agents.
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8. The County shall maintain and keep in repair the traffic signal, including redamping, cleaning,
and painting of the signal and luminaires at its cost and expense. Except in instances where
the signal must be temporarily disabled or discontinued for repair, maintenance or replacement
in which case prior notice or permission shall not be required, the County shall not disable,
remove, or otherwise discontinue the use of the traffic control signal or other lighting and
crosswalk elements provided for within this agreement at any time unless it has obtained the
approval and consent of the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater.
9. The Cities shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the County and all of its agents and
employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatsoever
nature or character arising out of, or by reason of, the performance of any work by the Cities
provided for hereby, and further agrees to defend, without cost or expense to the County, their
agents or employees, any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any
claim of whatsoever character arising in connection with or by virtue of the work to be
performed by the Cities.
10. Any and all persons engaged in the aforesaid work to be performed by the County shall not be
considered employees of the Cities, and any and all claims that may or might arise under the
Workmen's Compensation Act of this State on behalf of said employees while so engaged, and
any and all claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part
of said employees while so engaged on any of the work contemplated herein shall not be the
obligation and responsibility of the Cities. The County shall not be responsible under the
Workmen's Compensation Act for any employees of the Cities.
11. The County shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the Cities and all of their agents and
employees of and from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatsoever
nature or character arising out of, or by reason of, the performance of any work by the County
provided for hereby, and further agrees to defend, without cost or expense to the Cities, its
agents or employees, any action or proceeding commenced for the purpose of asserting any
claim of whatsoever character arising in connection with or by virtue of the work to be
performed by the County.
12. All timing of all traffic control signals provided for herein shalt be determined by the County, and
no changes shalt be made therein except with the approval of the County.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the parties have duly executed this agreement by their duly authorized
officers.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
Gary Kries 1, Chair
Board of Commissioners
J. 'yes R. Schug
County Administrator
Approve •j: s to form:
P 'VCounty A torne
Recommended for approval:
Donald J. heisen
County Engineer
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Date
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City Attorney
Recommended for approval:
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CITY OF STILLWATER
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City Administrat
Approved as to form:
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